Lead Council’s procurement and contract management functions, providing strategic advice and high-level support to senior leaders and business units to ensure effective, compliant, and value-driven outcomes. Position details

Full Time

This role allows for flexible working arrangements and as part of the package, Council will also provide relocation assistance to help support a move to the region.

Job Number: R2773

Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 27 August 2026 About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for overseeing Council’s procurement and contract management functions, while providing high-level advice and support to the CEO, General Managers, Manager Financial Services, and business units on procurement, contracts, and related matters. What you will bring

Ideally the successful applicant will have the following:

Degree or Diploma qualifications in business or related discipline with relevant experience or lessor formal qualification with extensive experience in procurement, contract management or related fields.

Experience in the use, implementation, and administration of information systems and business software applications.

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop a small team of professional staff, fostering high performance and accountability.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build productive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, correspondence and presentations, and communicating information clearly and effectively.





Salary and conditions The position is classified within Band 7 of Council’s Current Enterprise Agreement commencing at $108,138 per annum statutory superannuation.

Benefits As an employee you will have access to benefits such as:

Flexible Work Arrangements (Work from Home, Flextime, Purchase of Additional Leave)

Relocation Assistance available to support a move to the region

Financial recognition upon successful annual performance review, including either progression through banding structure or end-of-band bonus payment.

Study Support Program with Paid Study Leave and Financial Contribution to Qualification Fees

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities

Support for Families: 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave or 32 weeks at Half Pay

Bi-Annual Employee Recognition Celebration for Milestones and Achievements

Employee Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance Program: Free Counselling for Employees and Immediate Family Members

Active Social Clubs Mildura Rural City Council is an equal chance employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.





All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.

Mildura Rural City

Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role. About our organisation

Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at www.mildura.vic.gov.au About our region

Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres. Only a short flight from three capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit.

There are fantastic skilled, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at www.visitmildura.com.au Applying for this position

All applications must include

A completed Job Application Form A resume A covering letter Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered Want to know more?

Visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Jobs for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.

Call Human Resources on (03) 5018 8197.

📌 Procurement Coordinator (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Rural City Council
📍 Mildura